OC is committed to your success and personal enrichment. Take classes, earn certificates or two-year degrees, apply to one of OC's four-year programs, or work with one of the college's university partners.

OC enriches our diverse communities through quality education and student support. With three campuses spanning Kitsap and Mason counties, OC provides the options to serve these areas and every point in between.

OC is committed to your success and personal enrichment. Take classes, earn certificates or two-year degrees, apply to one of OC's four-year programs, or work with one of the college's university partners.

OC enriches our diverse communities through quality education and student support. With three campuses spanning Kitsap and Mason counties, OC provides the options to serve these areas and every point in between.

Admission Process

How to Get Started

Access application available for Fall 2018 (Deadline April 30th, 2018). Click on red text to access application online or print application: Physical Therapist Assistant Program Admission Packet. Applications may also be picked up in person at the PTA office located in the College Instruction Center (CIC) on the Bremerton campus, Room CIC 300.

Review/Take Prerequisites and Support Courses

Prerequisites:

Biology& 175
Physics 110

OR

Chemistry& 121
Biology& 241
Biology& 242

* All prerequisite courses must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to qualify for admission. Students must also submit a PTA course review if transferring credits to OC.

* All prerequisite courses must have been completed within the past 10 years.

* Applicants may be enrolled in the final prerequisite course at the application deadline (April 30th) but must complete the prerequisite course during Spring term for the year in which they are applying. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who have completed prerequisite coursework prior to the April 30 deadline.

Required Support Courses:

Math 099 (or higher)
English& 101
Psychology& 100

*All required support courses must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to qualify for admission

*Preferential status is given to applicants who complete the required supporting courses prior to admission to the professional phase of the program.

Provide Volunteer Experience in Physical Therapy settings. The PTA program requires 40 total hours of volunteerism in two different physical therapy settings prior to application for admission to the program.

Take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) examination. Information on scheduling and taking this test can be found on a separate link on this page or by clicking on the red text: TEAS Test

The PTA program curriculum is structured so that it may be completed in six consecutive quarters, once students have been accepted into the program.